HAMP-EE2B11: Roman coin: Nummus of Arcadius

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Unique ID: HAMP-EE2B11

Object type certainty: Certain
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A very worn late 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus probably of Arcadius, 'VICTORIA AUGGG', minted in Lyon (388-95 AD; Reece issue period 21; L.R.B.C. 392ff.)

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 388
Date to: AD 395

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.4 mm
Width: 12.8 mm
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.72 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2379; DW12

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Arcadius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: D N A?... P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVG[GG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: LVGP

Coin references

LRBC : 392 ff. (p.53)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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